The perennial tyre question

Submitted: Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 00:00

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DennisN

G'day all, Looking for advice/experience on som AT tyres. Fitted Dunlops earlier in the year [my dealer hounded me into them - said I would get greater mileage] when I really wanted to fit BFG's or similar. Have not been happy with them since as they seem too soft all round - especially the sidewall. This was proven today when helping out at a local bushfire - up a hill - over a [relatively] small stump and bang - exit one Grandtrek AT. Heading north in 6 weeks and will be about 60% off-road in the eastern Cape York area [around Bathurst Bay] - then across the gulf through to Boroloola and that area. Had some good Kumhos on a GQ Patrol some years back - very pleased with their toughness, but am looking for something else. Must be TOUGH, dont mind some road noise, but want to be able to live with them when on bitumen. Any thoughts???? Regards. DennisN

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Reply By: Tim - Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 00:00

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Reply By: Cobra - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 00:00

Reply By: Damien - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 00:00

Monday, May 20, 2002 at 00:00

Dennis, when i purchased my Jackaroo it had Goodyear Wranglers on it -absolutely terrible tyres. I got rid of them very quickly & put a set of BFG's on. So far i've done about 15K & couldn't be happier, they are exceptional tyres that have coped with a variety of different conditions.

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Follow Up By: Will - Monday, May 20, 2002 at 00:00

Monday, May 20, 2002 at 00:00

Hi Damian,
i too have a Jack and am getting rid of the goodyear rubbish and am thinking of BFG's.
That size did you fit. did you stick to 245/70 or an other size. (and cost)
Thanks, Will.

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Follow Up By: Damien - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 00:00

Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 00:00

Hi Will, sorry for the delay in replying.
I put 245/75/16 BFG's on my Jack, which just gives you that little bit bigger diameter & therfore slightly more ground clearance.
The tyres aren't cheap, but i managed to do a deal with my local Tyrepower store. As the Wranglers were nearly new (15K) he gave me a $100 trade-in on each tyre. Bottom line was $750 for 5 tyres including wheel alignment - not a bad deal i thought!!
I have just made an enquiry for you at the same store & the retail price is $245 each.
Hope this info helps.

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Follow Up By: Will - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 00:00

Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 00:00

Thanks for the info Damien (with an E, sorry mate).
I have managed to wheel (pun intended) and deal a price of $229 each for 245/70/16
through a mate of a mate ect. plus a month to pay so I am very happy.
I will get a set put on then have a W/A before a trip to Uluru and Darwin in July. Thanks for your help. Will.

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Follow Up By: Damien - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 00:00

Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 00:00

No worries Will, sounds like a good deal. You certainly won't be disappointed with the BFG's.
Have a great time in the centre, i was there a couple of years ago & it's awesome.
Happy to be of assistance, talk to you later.

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